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Dangerous Teen FadsMarilyn Grechus, Ph.D. Julie A. Lueckenhoff Professor of Health Ed. Health and Physical Education TeacherUniversity of Central Missouri Blair Oaks High School(660) 543-89046124 Falcon Lanegrechus@ucmo.edu Jefferson City, MO 65101JLueckenhoff@blairoaks.k12.mo.us 573-635-8514Children and teens are engaging in increasingly risky behaviors. It is important for us, as educators, to understand and stay up-to-date on these dangerous teen fads. Remember: Knowledge is Power. ‘SMOKING’ ALCOHOL ‘Instant High’ Binge drinking in an instant . . .Extremely dangerousDirectly from lungs to brainLung & brain damageAlcohol poisoning quickerCan get DUIIllegal SIZZURP PURPLE DRANK - a recreational drug. Ingredients: Prescription strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine. SpriteBroken pieces of Jolly Ranchers.Also known as: PURPLE DRANK, Syrup, Drank, Purple Jelly, Texas Tea. Started: Hip Hop Community in the South Teens Made popular by celebrities, rap artists, and professional athletesTHE RISKSCan lead to:DeathHemorrhagingPhysiological and Psychological dependence. Liver damageKidney failureDulling affect; to both responses and coordination. VODKA EYEBALLING Taking a shot of Vodka in your eye. Started in the UKPicked up by college students More prevalent with teens. Think get drunk quicker Which is NOT the caseImpaired judgmentTHE RISKSPains, Burns, & Ulceration of Cornea Temporary Blindness BLINDNESS Disturbing new trend Vodka eyeballing.wmv VODKA SOAKED TAMPONS Tampons soaked in vodka and inserted either into the vagina or anus. Females AND Males Alcohol into the blood stream fasterNo upset stomach from drinkingThought to be undetectable by parents & others Still gets into bloodstream and lungsTHE RISKSUnknown amount of alcohol intake Poisoning Burning (short term)Drying Effect (long term)Bleeding during normal functioningDestroys the essential bacteria located in the vagina Damage to reproductive system ANAL BONGS Alcohol is poured into a bong tube that has been inserted into the anus Males & Females as young as 12 years old The alcohol gets into the blood stream fasterNo upset stomach from drinkingLess detection by others THE RISKSUnknown amount of alcohol intake Alcohol Poisoning Burning (short term)Drying Effect (long term)Bleeding during normal functioning NEKNOMINATE Online game of drink and dare Deadly, worldwide craze.People film themselves downing a large drink Make it uniquePost it onlineDare friend to top it “PHARM PARTIES”, “TRAIL MIX”, “SKITTLING” Party involving prescription drugs Potentially deadly mixture.“Trail mix” Served up in a large bowl or baggies and handed out to guests.Powerful pain killers like Vicodin and Oxycotin - often included in the concoction (Check out Pharm Parties on YouTube)“ROBO-TRIPPING” Ingesting large doses of dextromethorphanOver-the-counter cough suppressants such as syrups and lozenges (Robitussin)Dangerous when mixed with meds and/or other stimulants (energy drinks) or prescription drugsSigns of Cough syrup Abuse Hallucinations, feeling dizzy or nauseated, vomiting, confusion, rapid heartbeat, and even numbness in the extremities.Finding empty bottles of Robitussin and other medicationsEffects are similar to alcohol intoxication including: slurred speech, agitation or drowsiness, or staggered walking.(Check out Dr. Charles McKay Hartford Hospital no 'robo-tripping' on YouTube) HUFFING/INHALANT ABUSE The Abuse of InhalantsAdolescents inhale chemical vapors from a variety of substancesMany are common household productsGoal is to obtain euphoric effect – altered mental or physical statePrimary population of inhalant abusers is the 12 to 17 age group followed by 18 to 25.Substances Used as Inhalants Volatile solvents – paint thinner, gasoline, correction fluid, felt-tip markers, nail polish remover, and glue (such as rubber cement)Aerosols – paint, deodorant, hair products, Silver and gold spray paint particularlyGases found in butane lighters , air conditioning units, and propane tanksMethods of inhalant abuse HUFFING: Rag soaked in inhalant & pressed to mouth SNIFFING: Sniff or snort fumes from an aerosol container. May spray aerosol directly into nose or mouth.BAGGING: Product sprayed or poured into a plastic or paper bag & inhaled THE RISKSSuffocation, when inhalants displace oxygen in the lungsSeizuresLoss of consciousnessHeart failureLiver DamageKidney Damage DEATHSigns of Inhalant Abuse Drunk or disoriented appearancePaint or other stains on face, hands, or clothingHidden empty spray paint or solvent containersSlurred speechStrong chemical odors on breath or clothingRed or runny noseSores or rash around the nose or mouth(Check out Huffing on YouTube) CINNAMON CHALLENGE Swallow 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in 60 seconds without waterUpload to internetEveryone is challengedTHE RISKSInhaling the cinnamonBurns!CoughingChoking – can clump & clog the airwayInflammation of lungs leading to infection (pneumonia)Collapsed lungExhaling through nostrils – irritationDeath BATH SALTS Designer drug sold as Bath Salts (not for human consumption)Mephedrone, MDPV, & methylone Made by street chemistsNo way to test for these chemicalsActs like combination of Cocaine and Meth Teens and young adultsTHE RISKS?Agitation Paranoia Hallucinations?(monsters, demons and aliens) Chest pain Insomnia ViolenceSuicidality Even days after taking it (Check out 'Bath Salts' Causing 'Excited Delirium' on YouTube)MOLLY (MOLECULE) Synthetic Party DrugEcstacy, MDMAEuphoric, empathetic and heightened sensory effectsCounterfeits being soldSame family of drugs as ‘Bath Salts’Don’t know long-term effectsSongs include references to Molly BITING The “new hickey,” Actually breaking the skin.Teens of all agesVampires are HOT! Pain is a rush“Marking their territory”Status symbolTHE RISKSHepatitisSyphilis HIV/AIDS10-15% of bites become infectedRAINBOW PARTIES Girls wearing different colored lipsticks perform oral sex on different guys.The end result is a rainbow on the guys’ penisStarted among MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS unwilling to “do the deed.”An “alternative” to having sex Group ActivityTHE RISKSWould you share a lollipop? Besides Germs you could contract Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Mouth and Genitals INDECENT PICTURES ONLINE Teens posting inappropriate pictures onlineFacebook Myspace MOCOspace Youtube New sites all the time! Males & Females, Middle School age & upAchieve celebrity “status”Feel popular/Attention THE RISKSBad ReputationOnce a picture is on the web it can never be taken backCyberbullying Sexual PredatorsColleges/Universities & Future Employers can see what pictures and information have been posted onlineSEXTING Sending sexually explicit pictures and videos via texts or the internetA majority of sexting incidents are uncovered at school.Preteens & Teens with access to these technologies AttentionPopularity Intimacy in relationshipTHE RISKSBad reputationBullyingPictures passed around to others PredatorsIf caught, could be charged for child pornography - Tips to Prevent Sexting Monitor texting / Restrict usageCollaborate with schools to help control sextingSex Education & Sexting Talks – teens should not feel pressured to exchange explicit photos to attract or keep a partner Convey the consequences involved to teens in the home & school settingPUNCH OUT GAME/HEAD PUNCHING Teens allowing others to punch them in the head/face Teens punching themselves in the head/face Often RepeatedlyPosting the Videos online… Middle School aged & upMostly boysPost the video on YouTube for others to seeTo “train” for fighting For fun?? THE RISKSHead injuriesPermanent Brain DamageBecome Paralyzed Death THE KNOCKOUT GAME Random victimsHit in the back of the headKnock them outJust for the fun of it!No one is safe THE CHOKING GAME Choking others or self Object of the "game" Cut off blood flow to the brain (oxygen deprivation)Hands or other objects (ropes,belts)Ages 7-16 is the typical rangeMost often Middle School studentsMostly Males, but females as well Attempt to get a “high” or “floaty” sensationWon’t get caught with drugs or alcohol THE RISKSSeizures, memory loss, broken bones, stroke, concussions, brain damage, & death Playing alone increases the likelihood of severe permanent brain damage & death549 Reported Fatalities, 111 Injuries (Updated 2/2011) Boy Dies After Playing Choking Game.wmv CHOKING GAME: WARNING SIGNSSigns in the Youth Frequent headachesOften severe Inexplicable bruising or red linear marks around the neck Blood shot eyes and/or tiny red dots on face Changes in attitude (overly aggressive) Disorientation and/or grogginess after being alone Unusual demands for privacy Curiosity about asphyxiation Signs in the Home Locked or blocked bedroom/bathroom doors ligatures (bed sheets, belts, t-shirts, ropes) tied in strange knots and/or found in unusual places internet history of websites (, ) mentioning Choking Game Wear marks on furniture (ex: bunk beds, closed rods)CAR SURFING Teens Riding on the top, sides, or behind moving vehiclesWith or without skateboards, bikes, etc. (According to reported injuries)Males (70%) Ages 15-19 years (69%) Extreme Sports“Dare Devils” / Thrill SeekersPosting Videos Online THE RISKSNumerous injuries, broken bones, & death From 1990 to 2008, a reported 58 people died and another 41 were injured THE BALL-TAPPING GAME Males tapping/slapping/hitting/kicking other males in the groin areaMalesNot just the bullies! All ages: Boys, Teens, even members of the U.S. Navy To be meanAs a “friendly” gesture"It's a way of establishing dominance Becomes a measure of “toughness." THE RISKSSerious damage to the testiclesBODY SPRAY FLAMETHROWER Spraying body spray (Axe) and using lighter to make “flamethrower”“Axe Bomb” = Dropping 2 cans of Axe in a bucket with lighter fluid and fireworks Curious children and teens Thrill seekers?Curiosity Boredom? THE RISKSFires! Damage to property and peopleTEEN FIGHT CLUBS Teens fighting each other for “fun” Males from pre-teen to mid-twentiesCage-fighting, MMA, UFC fighting popularityCompetition THE RISKSInjuries!Assault charges? POSTING RISKY VIDEOS ONLINE Teens are doing DANGEROUS things in order to post videos on the internet. The more “hits” or “views” teens get on their videos, the higher their celebrity status (or so they think). We can thank the show/movie “Jackass” and other popular teen entertainment for being influences THIGH GAPS “Thinspiration" for teen girlsMinding the gap has become unhealthy obsessionPost images and "how-to" guidesDistorted body imageEating disorders WHAT EDUCATORS CAN DO… Look for signs & symptoms, if applicable. TALK TO THE STUDENTS! Express ConcernEducate Teens on the DANGERS One-on-one, Groups, ClassesState the facts: Life-long consequences Get others involved (Parents, Other Faculty/Staff)Stay up-to-date on the current teen fads and the terminology used Educate PARENTS Update them regularly on the latest fads taking placeGive them the terminology to listen/look forParental Discussion Groups (Support/Guidance)Make sure they are aware of the signs/symptomsWhat can be done to prevent/stop these activities Don’t “blow it off” (i.e. “Boys will be boys”) Have older students be “role models” or “mentors” to younger students and talk about these issues with them. Be cautious! Don’t “teach” students new activities to engage in Remember: Knowledge is Power… ................
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